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Balasko Family History

Balasko Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blasko, Balasco, Balas, Balash, Lasko, Zelasko, Galasso, Blaske

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Where is the Balasko family from?

You can see how Balasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balasko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Balasko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Balasko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balasko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balasko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balasko. 44% of Balasko men worked as a Miner. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    44%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
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What Balasko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Balasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balasko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 274 immigration records available for the last name Balasko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Balasko. For the veterans among your Balasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balasko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Balasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Balasko in 1961 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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